A Knight to Remember: Emily (Bugger) Hahn
By Ray Popkess In every city, there are people known as “pillars” who hold up vital aspects of community, education and philanthropy in order to create a thriving ecosystem. The Triad School District has produced a multitude of individuals who give back to the community that gave them so much. This week, the Times-Tribune…
Read MoreHighland resident made cut to run in 2026 Boston Marathon
By Daniel L. Chamness (Reprinted with the permission of Dan Chamness and the Trenton Sun) The qualification to make the Boston Marathon during the last five years kept getting faster and faster. So did former Trenton resident Brian Friederich. The 1986 Wesclin graduate, who now makes his home in Highland, has been on the bubble…
Read MoreTwo Lady Knights help Illinois 15u National team to 3rd at Junior Championships
By Ray Popkess The USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships were held in the final weekend in June at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Two Lady Knights, Averie Litteken and Eliza Duff, helped their High Performance Illinois 15u team claim 3rd place in the tournament. Their team compiled an 8-2 record over the four-day…
Read MorePark North Golf Club launches summer youth golf camp for all skill levels
By Tribune Staff As families look for ways to keep their children active this summer, Park North Golf Club is offering a six-session youth golf camp for kids ages 7-12 in July, designed to introduce kids to the game while helping more experienced players sharpen their skills. The camp will be led by golf professional…
Read MoreA Knight to Remember: Ali Hillard
By Ray Popkess In every city, there are people known as “pillars” who hold up vital aspects of community, education and philanthropy in order to create a thriving ecosystem. The Triad School District has produced a multitude of individuals who give back to the community that gave them so much. This week, we highlight…
Read MoreHighland Tennis hosts doubles tournament over weekend
By Ray Popkess The Highland High School tennis team hosted an offseason doubles tournament at their home courts on June 27 and 28. Players consisted of present and past high school athletes and coaches from the surrounding community. Each team cost $40 per entry, with proceeds going toward the Highland Tennis program. In the…
Read MoreA Knight to Remember: Shane McBride
By Ray Popkess In every city, there are people known as “pillars” who hold up vital aspects of community, education and philanthropy in order to create a thriving ecosystem. The Triad School District has produced a multitude of individuals who give back to the community that gave them so much. Today, we turn our…
Read MoreLady Knights go undefeated at hosted Summer Shootout
By Ray Popkess Triad’s Lady Knights basketball team hosted its Summer Shootout sponsored by Scott Credit Union on June 24 at Triad High School and Silver Creek Elementary. They took on four schools in a bracket-style tournament, with victories against Salem, Father McGivney, Harrisburg and O’Fallon. Their summer ball schedule is now complete, as…
Read MoreCOUNTRY Financial Teacher Spotlight: Kris Kleeman, Triad High School
The IHSA & COUNTRY Financial are teaming up to recognize the efforts of educators and coaches/advisors who go beyond the call of duty to positively impact the lives of Illinois high school students inside and outside of the classroom. Kris Kleeman, who serves as a teacher and coach at Triad High School in Troy, is…
Read MoreTriad Knights 2025-26 Season in Review
By Ray Popkess With the final year of the Mississippi Valley Conference concluding and the six schools making up the conference going their separate ways, the Times-Tribune looks back on 2025-2026 for the Triad Knights. Team Accomplishments Highlighted by their first ever State Championship in Girls’ Track and Field, the Knights added to…
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